Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has spent Wednesday night locked in talks with chairman Stewart Milne and is expected to complete his long-touted move to Rangers on Thursday, according to the Scottish Sun.
McInnes and his assistant Tony Docherty started discussions with Milne on Wednesday as the first team trained without the two coaches.
It is reported that the talks between the two parties were amicable, and Rangers are expected to be granted permission to speak to McInnes on Thursday.
McInnes and Milne enjoy a close relationship, with the chairman trying to convince the 46-year-old that his future lies in Aberdeen.
As previously reported by the Sun, Rangers were denied permission to speak to McInnes on Wednesday, and it was suggested that he may be forced into a resignation to push through a move.
However, that is now not thought to be the case, with a compensation deal worth around £1million looking the more likely option.
Rangers have backed off negotiations to allow the talks to take place, and are hoping to be granted permission to open discussions with McInnes.
McInnes has long been reported as the favourite to take the Ibrox job, with the Sun first revealing him as Rangers’ wanted man after the sacking of Pedro Caixinha six weeks ago.
OPINION
Once it was reported that Rangers had finally made a move for McInnes, it seemed just a matter of time before they got their man. While the two parties have not entered into discussions on a contract yet, a deal should be agreed quickly once that happens. Rangers will be hoping to secure the 46-year-old’s services as soon as possible, so he can get to work with his new players and continue the momentum they have found on the pitch under Graeme Murty. It is good to hear that talks between McInnes and Milne have been amicable, as it would have been sad to see his legacy and reputation at the club take a hit after all he has done at Pittodrie.